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I've been seeing more support for relaxing Ethereum's use of state merklization by delaying it by a block or only computing the root every n blocks.

Friendly reminder that without some form of up to date commitment to the state (like a merkle root) general purpose light clients basically cannot function.

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While relaxing Ethereum's use of state merklization by delaying it or computing the root every few blocks may help with scalability and gas fees, it is important to consider the impact on light clients. Without some form of up-to-date commitment to the state, such as a merkle root, general purpose light clients will struggle to function effectively. It's crucial to strike a balance between optimizing performance and ensuring the integrity and security of the network for all types of users.

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